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The celebration is scheduled Tuesday, March 13, 4 p.m. at the intersection of NE 165th St and the Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park.

Following brief remarks from King County, Lake Forest Park and Cascade Bicycle Club, celebrants will engage in a ribbon cutting and enjoy cake and refreshments. A “More Tortoise, Less Hare Bike Race” will emphasize best trail etiquette and respect for all types of trail users, and Cascade Bicycle Club will have “Energizer Stations” – a fun pit stop-type activity for cyclists.

The trail has been open to users since February 10. It had been closed since June 2011 as King County completed the first major redevelopment of the oldest Burke-Gilman trail section that runs from Seattle’s Shilshole Bay area to Kenmore. From there, the trail connects with the County’s Sammamish River Trail and continues through Woodinville and into Redmond.

Used by thousands every day, the trail was made safer by widening and repaving it, and installing soft surface shoulders, improved street crossings and better lighting.

Directions: From SR522 northbound, turn right onto NE 165th St. in Lake Forest Park. Event will be at plaza area at intersection of NE 165 St. and the trail. On-street parking is available.

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